Training for long periods is good for endurance fitness but bad for fat burning. Recent study and research shows that training for over 40 minutes at high intensity will cause high amounts of hormonal imbalance, fatigue muscle glycogen reserves, make your body burn muscle and not fat, dehydrate connective tissue and reverse the training effects. Train for quality and not quantity.
For a long distance cyclist or runner - 1 hour of technique work and heart rate zone development will be better than 4 hours of poor technique and high fatigue rate.
A weight lifted at a slower tempo with better form will allow for better muscle development. Don't sacrifice more reps that sets. Do what you can, well. This will build strength. Poor reps will just cause over training.
Tip 6 free radicals
Our bodies chemically produce reactive molecules called free radicals. These are also produced when we in hail fumes or eat processed foods, poor quality meals or heat up foods in bad oils. Free radicals damage muscle cells. By eating lots of vegetables and fruit we produce antioxidants that will protect our bodies and help them function. Fruit and veg will increase vitamins C and E that have both been scientifically proven to increase sports performance at all levels. They strengthen immune system function protecting us against toxic environments. Try and avoid training in high pollution areas like running next to the road. Other quick and easy methods include, eating fresh, drinking filtered water, getting natural sunlight everyday and storing food in an appropriate place and temperature to prevent oxidisation.
Hi, in your previous blog/wordpress page, I asked a question about alternative fitness exercises for people with chronic back pain. It's hard to do the regular exercise... I know you're good at fitness and health stuff so I was wondering if you know. http://www.o2-wellness.com/ talks about Whole Body Vibration but I wanted other opinion about this matter. Hope you reply. Thanks
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